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Dove steps down as Skyscanner chief executive
Bryan Dove is stepping down as Skyscanner chief executive for family reasons. He has spent five years with the company, having taken over the top job in 2018.
Trip.com slumps to Covid-19 induced loss in first quarter
For the three months to March 31st, the China-based travel operator recorded a net loss of 5.4 billion yuan ($754 million), down from a net income of 4.6 billion yuan in the same period last year.
ATM Virtual: Registration now open
The show will feature comprehensive webinars, live conference sessions, roundtables, speed networking events and one-to-one meetings, as well as facilitating new connections and offering a wide range of online business opportunities.
Expedia offers $275m in support to hospitality partners
Research carried out by the group in April shows lodging partners want support from online travel agencies in four priority areas as they look to rebound from the pandemic.
Expedia sees revenue slump but offers positive long-term view
Expedia saw revenue fall 15 per cent, to US$2.2 billion, during the first quarter of financial 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic took a huge toll on the company.
Heathrow launches thermal screening technology trial
Thermal screening technology is being trialled in the immigration hall at Heathrow in an attempt to detect elevated temperatures of arriving passengers.
ATM Virtual: Debut for new online show in Middle East
The event seeks to underscore a commitment to delivering positive business and networking opportunities to the vast travel and tourism community in the Middle East.
easyJet data breach hits nine million passengers
easyJet has revealed it has been the subject of a cyber-attack from a “sophisticated source”. The low-cost carrier said the email address and travel details of approximately nine million customers were accessed during the breach.
Azizi Developments unveils new walk-through platform
Azizi Developments has unveiled its new interactive virtual property walk-through platform, in line with national efforts to build a post Covid-19 economy based on digital means.
Uber announces further job losses in wake of Covid-19 outbreak
Uber has announced plans it hopes will reduce operating expenses by US$1 billion this year in response to the economic challenges resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Vote of confidence as Fly Now Pay Later raises fresh capital
Fly Now Pay Later has raised approximately €39.2 million in Series A equity and debt funding, as it ramps up a new and more flexible way to finance travel in a post Covid-19 world.
Kuoni launches new video appointment service
Travel experts guests can see and talk to about holiday plans will be more important than ever in the new-look travel era, according to Kuoni. The belief has prompted the company to unveil a new video appointment service for luxury holidays.